Dinosaur Discovery: Everything You Need to Be a Paleontologist
Filled with experiments, this totally interactive guide by renowned paleontologist Chris McGowan uncovers dinosaurs as you've never seen them before!
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| Interest Age |
0-12 years |
| Reading Age |
0-12 years |
| Library of Congress |
Paleontology, Paleontologists, Paleontologists - Vocational guidance |
| NBS Text |
School Textbooks & Study Guides: Maths, Science & Technical |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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| Number of Pages |
48 pp |
| Dimensions |
Width: 240mm
Height: 311mm
Spine: 11mm |
| Weight |
531g |
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| Dewey Code |
560 |
| Catalogue Code |
219598 |
Description of this Textbook
Filled with experiments, this totally interactive guide by renowned paleontologist Chris McGowan uncovers dinosaurs as you've never seen them before!
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Awards & Reviews
| NZ Review |
In-depth facts about 13 dinosaurs are interspersed with activities that teach readers about anatomy and how paleontologists understand body structure. <p> Gearing his text to older dinosaur lovers, McGowan assumes prior knowledge and leaves out many explanatory details, such as a prehistoric timeline, map and definitions of the different types of dinosaurs. But for enthusiasts who can grasp the advanced vocabulary and concepts, this is a great resource for learning more about both dinosaurs and anatomy in general. The 27 activities and experiments illustrate the concepts presented and focus on the featured dinosaurs. By following the well-written directions as well as the picture steps, budding paleontologists will explore how a tail affects balance, discover binocular vision and learn how the two parts of a bone make them both stiff and elastic. While most use common household materials, there are some interesting ones that require supplies such as plaster of Paris and a long lengt |
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